Yelverton Golf Club

South West of England
Open Winter Foursomes 2010-11

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. Open to any combination of Ladies, Gentlemen and Professionals; Men to play off White Tees and Ladies to play from Red Tees, and off C.O.N.G.U. Handicaps. The allowance will be half of the full difference between the aggregate handicaps of either side (Rounded Up). Lady amateurs will receive the benefit of three additional strokes, before the handicap adjustment has been made. All Professionals to play off scratch. Maximum Handicap - Gentlemen 24, Ladies 30.
N.B. It is a condition of the competition that handicaps may be cut during the competition, but cannot be increased.

2. Entry forms can be printed off and should be forwarded to the Secretary, Yelverton Golf Club, accompanied by the Entrance Fee of £35.00 per pair for Visitors, £25.00 per pair for Yelverton members. Entries, limited to 128 pairs, close on Friday 24th September 2010 - balloting may occur if over subscribed. Entrance fee includes entry in to Plate Competition.

3. No practice is allowed on the course on the days of the rounds. One practice round only may be played, on payment of £10.00 green fee per person, at any time except Saturdays, provided the entrance fee has been paid.

4. The draw will take place on Monday 27th September 2010, and competitors will be informed through their Club. The draw will be posted here and all results and start times for subsequent rounds here. Entries may not be altered after the first round, regardless of whether a match has been played.

5. Matches will be played:-
FIRST round on Sunday 17th October & Sunday 24th October 2010
SECOND round on Sunday 7th November 2010
THIRD round on Sunday 21st November 2010
FOURTH round on Sunday 5th December 2010
QUARTER FINALS on Sunday 9th January 2011
SEMI-FINALS on Sunday 23rd January 2011
FINALS DAY on Sunday 6th February 2011

In the event of any round or matches being postponed or suspended due to the weather, or the course conditions, that round, or those matches, will be played on the date set for the following round.

6. The third/fourth place play-off will be played on Finals Day.

7. Prizes for the winners to the value of £300 per pair, other prizes subject to entries. A further prize of £600 will be awarded to the winning or last Professional in the competition, and further prize monies for professionals will be dependant on the number of entries.

8. Men's Stroke Index to be used for all matches.

9. The Competition Committee reserves the right to add to, alter or amend any of these conditions, and their decision shall be final.

10. All players are requested to report to the Secretary, 15 minutes before commencing play for all rounds of the competition. Winners must report the result of their match - failure to do so may render them ineligible for the next round.

12. N.B. Competitors are advised to bring light bags should there be a ban on trolleys.